Posts Categorized: 4th of July

When I was home for the long weekend, my parents and I had a huge BBQ to celebrate July 4th. As usual, my mom made her signature garden salad—with most of the ingredients picked from our backyard. Sure, it’s a basic salad, but somehow, it always tastes crisp and crunchy and looks fluffy and fresh. … Read more »

How was your July 4th holiday weekend? Sorry I didn’t get a chance to post before heading off to Massachusetts! The extra days off were so lovely and restful—and after Hurricane Arthur passed through New England, we were left with one of the most gorgeous weekends of the year. On Saturday, my parents and I… Read more »

Happy July 1st, my darling readers! I always look at this weekend as the official kick-off to summer. The 4th of July weekend happens to be my favorite holiday, too. There’s nothing better than leisurely BBQs, sunshine, and enjoying it all with family and friends. Here are a few things I’m excited about this month:•… Read more »

My darling readers, cheers to a short week! What do you have planned for the 4th of July? I have to admit that it’s my favorite holiday. Mainly because of the fireworks, but I also love that it’s the unofficial kick-off to summer in New England. I’m taking it easy this weekend, and very psyched… Read more »

Rachel Bowie

I grew up in a small Massachusetts town before making the leap to Boston, and then New York. I adore the Royal Family, macarons, and getting to know the city I now call home. In college, I sang a cappella in a group called the Wheatones. Our signature song was a 3-minute tribute to Santa Catalina, 26 miles off the coast of California.